Any idea of who will be affected.

Rumor is the contract engineers have been let go from the defiant program

So, what do you think happens if Sikorsky looses the FLRAA competition. The legacy 60's and 53K will still be there, but work could be spread thin.

Got a recall for West Palm. I’m not sure what to do, was wondering if anyone has any insight to the future of Sikorsky in WPB. Thanks.

sikorsky is always hiring as they are always terminating. they even hire while doing lay-offs. it doesn't mean anything. LM always had plans to make the corp a skeleton crew for military based aircraft. once they fulfill their commercial... —  read more 

Sounds like they’re bringing a few people back. Any thoughts on what the future might be for west palm beach?

West Palm should expect Coatsville to get most of the production aircraft. Layoff in florida should be this fall. LM is Always two steps ahead.

Coatesville closing came as a complete shock to me, to be honest. I didn't see it coming. You can call me naive, but I didn't. Which makes me wonder, what other locations Sikorsky (or Lockheed Martin - to be more precise) could be closing soon... —  read more 

The Coatesville closure is part of a calculated effort that was set in motion soon after LM bought Sikorsky. A slow commercial helicopter market is the “official” reasoning, but opportunities have still been out there, which why just over an hour... —  read more 

I heard a rumor that there will be another layoff in West Palm in October or November later this year. Anyone got info on that?

Owego, New York , your up next!................Good Luck with the 148................it is a real "winner"

546 employees. Thanks Stratford for screwing over commercial for the past ten years. The sh-- union finally got it's wish

Am I the only one who feels that things have changed for the worse since Lockheed Martin took over? I think the biggest thing I’ve noticed is how much emphasis is now put on new talent at the cost of people who have been here for a while and are more... —  read more 

I work at the stratford facilility and i read that WPB was closing and all the employees had to find jobs in other states. This was all supposed to happen by end of 2018. So alot if people heeded the warning and left. However..... its now 2/2019 and... —  read more 

Can somebody from West Palm Beach confirm that only 120 people are being laid off by Sikorsky instead of the announced 500? Call me paranoid, but lately I have trouble believing anything that has any kind of official stamp to it. It would be good to... —  read more 

As we had announced in July, Sikorsky is consolidating operations and is not renewing our lease for the Florida Assembly and Flight Operations (FAFO) property in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is due to substantial workload reductions at FAFO and to... —  read more 

True or false? Anyone has more info on WPB...

53K test program in MD , reducing in size. Will add 50+ personal to layoff list.

It’s been about time we got some good news at our company. I always found these big orders, as good for the company as they are, to be a good boost of morale for the workers. Call me naive, but maybe they will halt the layoffs an reductions for a... —  read more 

Im thinking that the services provided in an 8 hour day just are not enough to maintain sustainability.

State of Florida - WARN Notice Company Name: Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company Number of Laid off Employees: 500 Address 1: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Address 2: 17900 Bee Line Hwy. City: Jupiter, FL WARN Notice Date: Thu 08/02/2018 Layoff From:... —  read more 

America first!!! Jobs, jobs, jobs!!!

The end-result should be interesting after all the dust settles we finally learn our fate. Many eyes, inside and out, are watching (some like vultures) to see what happens. I wonder if we qualify for class action??? There's a big difference between... —  read more 

Sikorsky Fafo Consolidation” notes Fafo created in 2007 as overflow facility at peak production Projected growth predicted in 2020 but line chart going to 2026 will not hit ever 2014 numbers. (We peaked) Company said could keep 50 people for flight... —  read more 

We know u r doing everything possible to preserve our jobs and hats off to u for all the hard work!!! After the last meeting at the Marriott, we are feeling much better about our outcome. We know nothing is guaranteed in life but, our best shot is... —  read more 

Sikorsky has known about wpb plant closure since before we negotiated our last contract. That is ridiculous that the company withheld this information till recently. We all have to understand the company that we work for and their lack of respect for... —  read more 

Sometimes the the best light is from a burning bridge...

I think LM's incompetence will work in our favor. Once they realize that logistically, what they are trying to achieve is impossible. Couple that with the beginning of a severe labor shortage and presto, LM needs more workers of meet delivery... —  read more 

Current Job Openings at DynCorp: Job - Maintenance - Aircraft Mechanic II (AH-64D) Illesheim, Bavaria Germany, International International Job - Maintenance - Aircraft Mechanic II (UH-60) Bagram, Parvan Afghanistan, International International Job -... —  read more 

http://www.rocket.com/careers No experience, no A&P needed. RL-10 Program that's powering the Boeing space shuttle. $28-$36 an hour to start.

Local 1150 works tirelessly to avoid losing even a single member. We are in the middle of tough times with A/C sales on a sharp decline. LM and Sikorsky have the sole right to employ or not employ as many people as they need. Unions don’t have a... —  read more 

Rocco Calo only cares about Rocco Calo. As long as his wallet is STUFFED with our dues, he is FAT, DUMB, and HAPPY! Teamsters Local 1150 knew this was going to happen. They just kept us in the dark. They DO NOT have our backs here in WPB/FAFO. Rocco... —  read more 

What does he have to say about the slaughter of his union membership? I couldn't imagine the Teamsters allowing most of our work to be lost to non-union shops!!! Time will tell...I guess....

Signature Flight Support is hiring at PBI Airport in West Palm Beach, FL! We Service Private Jets! Looking for: Full -Time Line Service Technicians Entry Level Positions available - Minimal Experience required. Training provided for entry level... —  read more 

When you make a deal with the devil don't act surprised if you get burned...

Are we certain only Jupiter is being hit? Are we safe in Coatesville? Has anybody heard anything? I was just starting to relax, thinking layoffs were over with for foreseeable future and now this. I guess there is no such thing as job security in... —  read more 

https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/sikorsky-aircraft-announces-massive-layoffs-at-florida-facility/1336695373

LM's bottom line is all that really matters...$$$ After all, who really cares about a bunch of overpaid workers anyway? As long as LM's corporate staff and billionaire shareholders keep their cash cow alive, nothing else really matters!!! What could... —  read more 

We are being used as pawns in a nasty game of corporate whack-a-mole. I guess we will now see the worth of our union in regards of saving our jobs. I know they are working hard for us but in the end, LM calls the shots. I smell future trouble for LM... —  read more 

500 people in WPB... 83 Salaried, 417 hourly. Starting in Sept, October and ending in December. Good luck & god bless!!!